The faint of heart Meaning in English

expression

US

thuh FAYNT uhv HART

UK

thuh FAYNT ov HAHT

Definition

Used to describe people who are easily frightened, shocked, or disturbed; it often means a situation or experience is scary, intense, or not suitable for sensitive people.

Usage & Nuances

Often used as 'not for the faint of heart' to warn people something is scary, shocking, or extreme. Usually informal and often found in warnings for movies, activities, or stories. Refers to emotional strength, not literal heart health.

• Spanish: los débiles de corazón - los que se asustan fácilmente
• Portuguese (BR): os fracos de coração - os sensíveis
• Portuguese (PT): os fracos de coração - os impressionáveis
• Chinese (Simplified): 胆小的人
• Chinese (Traditional): 膽小的人
• Hindi: कमज़ोर दिल वाले
• Arabic: ضعفاء القلوب
• Bengali: দুর্বল হৃদয়ের লোকেরা
• Russian: слабонервные - люди со слабым сердцем
• Japanese: 気の弱い人
• Vietnamese: yếu tim - người nhát gan
• Korean: 심약한 사람들
• Turkish: yüreği zayıf olanlar
• Urdu: کمزور دل افراد
• Indonesian: orang yang penakut - lemah hati

Example Sentences

This scary movie is not for the faint of heart.

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Skydiving is not an activity for the faint of heart.

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The haunted house is only for the brave, not for the faint of heart.

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That roller coaster ride isn’t for the faint of heart—it goes upside down three times!

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Graphic crime shows like this really aren’t for the faint of heart.

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The surgeon said, 'Surgery isn’t for the faint of heart.'

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